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Add 42/16 and 35/36

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 35/36

42/16 + 35/36 is 259/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/144 + 140/144 = 378 + 140/144 = 518/144
  5. 518/144 simplified gives 259/72
  6. So, 42/16 + 35/36 = 259/72
    In mixed form: 343/72

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